Notes on Tailor to the Crown scroll for Angus Campbell of Argyl

His Lordship François Thibault

13 to 16 April, A.S. XXXIIII

Text:

The Crown depends on the generosity of the people. Thus do We, Hanse & Moruadh, Rex Reginaque Orientales, think it meet that we honor Lord Angus Campbell of Argyl for his generous gift of fine clothing, & name him Tailor to the Crown. Done by Our Hands this VIIIth day of August, Anno Societatis XXXIIII, in the East Kingdom Court at the Pennsic War.

Construction notes:

• Paper: 9"x12" Aquarelle Arches Hot Press
• 2cm margins
• Calligraphy:
  • Hand: Insular Majuscule (Drogin)
  • Ink: Winsor & Newton Black Indian Ink
  • Nibs:
    • Capital: 2mm Brause
    • Rest: 1mm Brause
  • Line spacing: 5mm minim, 5mm each above and below
• Illumination:
  • Knotwork by the method of Meehan.
  • Colors:
    • Red: Winsor & Newton Designer's Gouache Primary Red
    • Green: W&N Designer's Gouache Mistletoe Green
    • Blue: W&N Designer's Gouache Sky Blue
    • Yellow: Caran d'Ache Gouache Golden
    • Black: Speedball Black Indian Ink